ADVISORY FOR THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES, REGION 6
RE: TROPICAL STORM LEON (KONG-REY)
October 27, 2024
Based on the Tropical Cyclone Bulletin NR. 4 of DOST-PAGASA issued at 5:00 PM of 27 October 2024, and valid until 11:00 PM of the same day, the center of Tropical Storm LEON (KONG-REY) was estimated based on all available data at 1,000 km East of Central Luzon (16.7°N, 131.5°E). Its maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 992 hPa. In addition, its present movement is westward at 20 km/h and the extent of the tropical cyclone winds is strong to gale-force winds extending outwards up to 560 km from the center.
In view of this, the outer rainbands of LEON may affect Extreme Northern Luzon and may continue to influence the Southwesterly Windflow initially triggered by Severe Tropical Storm Trami (formerly “KRISTINE”), which may affect Visayas, Mindanao, and the western section of Southern Luzon in the coming days. This will bring moderate to heavy rains over Western Visayas which may further cause possible flashfloods or landslides. Thus, all residents within Western Visayas Region who are living near/along and at the mouth of river channels, coastal areas, low-lying areas and within areas classified having High to Very High Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Ratings, are advised to take appropriate measures, coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and continue monitoring for updates, especially the Tropical Cyclone Advisories and Heavy Rainfall Warnings to be issued by PAGASA Regional Services Divisions.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region 6 warns that the typhoon may trigger landslides and floods in the areas of Western Visayas classified as susceptible to landslide and floods based on the Geohazard Maps (1:10,000 scale). (MGB VI)
It is advised that the LGUs refer to the Geohazard Maps distributed to the respective municipalities/cities and take precautionary measures to include possible pre-emptive evacuations if necessary. Roads and bridges prone to landslide and flood hazards may also be closed if necessary based on actual conditions on the ground.
